Manjunath BR
Professor
Director (Academic Affairs). 16 years professional experience, with corporate roles in Investment Banking and Business Analytics.
Manjunath BR is the Director, Programme Academic Affairs, and Professor in the Faculty of Management Sciences at the School of Business Management, Shoolini University. With a diverse professional journey spanning 16 years, he brings a unique blend of corporate expertise and academic excellence to his role.
His core specialisation lies in Applied Finance, focusing on Applied Finance and Business Analytics. Prof Manjunath is an active member of the Board of Studies (BoS) for Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), a Public University in India, where he contributes to developing online degree programs for UG, PG, and PG Diploma.
During his corporate tenure, Prof Manjunath held significant roles in renowned organisations. He contributed notably to projects at JP Morgan Chase in the Philippines, focusing on Unit Unlisted Trust (UUT) migration. He also gained experience in Investment Banking, Analytics, and Data Services at Fidelity Business Services Pvt Ltd, Wipro-UBS, and Thomson Reuters.
His commitment to consultancy and advisory roles is evident through his involvement in projects sponsored by Ernst & Young (EY) and the Government of Bangladesh. Additionally, Prof Manjunath has served as a consultant and Finance Faculty member for institutions in Dubai and Australia, contributing to curriculum development and knowledge dissemination.
The academic journey of Prof Manjunath includes tenures at esteemed educational institutions such as Bapuji B-Schools, Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, International School of Management Excellence, and Kirloskar Institute of Management. He has contributed extensively to research, with 85 papers presented and published across national and international conferences and journals.
As an expert facilitator, Prof Manjunath has conducted numerous workshops and training sessions on advanced tools such as Microsoft Advanced Excel, R-Statistical Programming Language, and Tableau – Data Visualisation for Data Science, both domestically and on global platforms.
His dedication to academia, coupled with his wealth of experience in the corporate world, makes Prof Manjunath an asset to the academic community at Shoolini University. His expertise, mentorship, and commitment to advancing knowledge inspire students and colleagues.